Nonprofit virtual learning portal

CPE Credit: One CPE credit will be issued to eligible participants
Duration:  59 minutes
Field of study: Accounting
Who should attend: Nonprofit CFOs, controllers and other nonprofit finance and accounting professionals

Between implementing significant new accounting standards and grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit finance professionals have had their hands full. During this session, we take stock of the lessons learned from the past year and prepare for the new accounting challenges nonprofits will face in the near future. 

This presentation will cover accounting considerations related to: 

• Accounting for revenue 
• Impact of COVID-19 on financial reporting 
• Preparing for the “new” lease standard 
• In-kind donations 
• Functional cost allocations 

Learning objectives
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: 

• Articulate recent accounting updates and describe their potential effect on nonprofit organizations 
• Discuss lessons learned from the adoption of new standards related to revenue 
• Explain the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on financial reporting 
• Describe how to plan for changes required by the lease accounting standards

Duration: 60 minutes
CPE credit: One CPE credit will be issued to eligible participants
Field of study: Finance
Who should attend: CEOs, chief financial officers, chief operating officers and leaders at nonprofit organizations

In order to stay nimble in today’s evolving environment, nonprofits need connectivity and transparency across all aspects of the organization as well as the ability to forecast trends and make informed decisions. 

This on-demand webcast covers characteristics of a high-performing nonprofit business operation as well as leading practices for increasing efficiency and effectiveness in the following areas:

• Integrated strategic and financial planning 
• Data analytics and scenario planning
• Finance and accounting functions   

Learning objectives:
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Explain finance’s role in strategic and financial planning
• Discuss how leveraging technology can improve budgeting and forecasting  
• Describe staffing and resourcing solutions to meet business operations needs 

CPE credit: One CPE credit will be issued to eligible participants
Duration:  65 minutes
Field of study: Behavioral ethics
Who should attend: CEOs, CFOs, HR and other leaders of nonprofit organizations 

Inclusive leadership begins with "I." Great leaders know how to leverage culture, diversity and inclusion as an asset for personal, team and organization success. Fundamentals of inclusive leadership allow us to think differently about talent retention and advancement and launch a journey from awareness, understanding and application of inclusive principles to the integration and sustainable behaviors of true inclusivity.

This presentation will cover the I-LEAD model for inclusive leadership and the skills and behaviors of igh-performing leaders.

Learning objectives
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Describe the I-LEAD model for assessing inclusive leadership and action.
• List key terms, concepts and defining principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Discuss new organizational behavior frameworks and maturity models for the successful practice of inclusion.
• Explain the business case for achieving an inclusive culture, including why inclusion can help drive positive business results.
• Describe actions that can be used to drive change, address bias, and mentor, sponsor and lead diverse teams.

CPE credit: 1.5 CPE credits will be issued to eligible participants 
Duration: 93 minutes
Who should attend: Nonprofit executives whose organizations are recipients of typical federal award programs

Learn more about current developments in grants management and their potential effect on nonprofit federal award recipients.

During this session, we will cover:

• COVID-19 federal relief funding—single audit implications
• 2021 OMB Compliance Supplement and related addendum
• Planned revisions to Uniform Guidance
• Common findings under compliance audits
• Other hot topics in the area of grants management

Learning objectives
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: 

• Describe the various federal assistance programs provided for COVID-19 relief and possible audit implications
• Discuss current developments in grants management
• Describe key changes affecting Uniform Guidance and the 2021 Compliance Supplement
• Distinguish the most common areas of federal award noncompliance as cited by auditors

CPE credit: One CPE credit will be issued to eligible participants
Duration: 57 minutes
Field of study: Taxes
Who should attend: CEOs, chief financial officers, tax professionals and leaders at nonprofit organizations

Many tax-exempt organizations experienced disruptions in their operations due to COVID-19. The employee retention credit (ERC) is designed to provide targeted relief to organizations that have been financially or operationally affected by the pandemic. While legislative changes expanded the potential candidates for the credit, navigating the rules can be complex. This session debunks common misconceptions that prevent eligible organizations from exploring the ERC.

Learning objectives:
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Describe eligibility requirements for the ERC
• Discuss the elements of qualified wages
• Identify common misconceptions about the employee retention credit (ERC)
  
• Explain the interplay between the Payment Protection Program and the ERC
• Discuss how to claim the ERC

CPE credit: 1.5 credits will be issued to e,igible participants
Duration: 91 minutes
Field of study: Taxes
Who should attend: Chief financial officers, tax professionals, controllers, and other finance professionals at exempt organizations

Learn more about the current tax landscape for exempt organizations as well as look ahead to 2022. During this webcast, we will provide updates on the following:

Federal tax

• News from the IRS
• Recent guidance and developments
• Anticipated future guidance and developments

State and local tax

• Adapting to the new way of work: How does remote work affect my organization from a nexus perspective?
• Sales and use tax considerations: Taxability and exemption compliance management
• Expanding outside the United States: Do I have indirect tax obligations in other countries?

International tax

• U.S. international tax compliance
• Digital services tax
• Pending guidance

Learning objectives:
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Describe key tax planning considerations for exempt organizations
• Discuss recent updates in the areas of federal, state and local, and international tax